Turn your phone into a universal remote control
Revolutionize your home entertainment experience with this app from Peel Technologies.
Peel Smart Remote
combines the
universal remote control
and
TV listings
into one convenient app. This software
utility
uses the
IR blaster
of your device to control your TV and other home appliances. Alternatively,
WiFi can also be used
to control a few supported devices.
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Adding a device
Peel Smart Remote was initially launched in 2009. And in a few years, it gained 25 million users. These numbers grew more as its developers
collaborated
with various smartphone manufacturers and became a built-in app. The software then became one of the
most downloaded
smart remote
apps with a
user base of 70 million.
Like most smart remote apps, Peel Smart Remote
uses infrared blaster
, also known as IR blaster, to control all electronics. IR blaster is a
smartphone sensor
found in devices that emulates remotes of electronics, like a TV or A.C remote.
Upon launching the app, you only need to
select the brand
of the TV brand you want to control via your phone. You can also tap on the
Other Device
button if you need to add other appliances. Then, you need to
point your phone
towards the gadget and tap the power button to see if it is working. If it does, you can now freely use your Android device to control your appliances.
If the initial button does not work, keep checking for
alternative buttons
until you find a working one. You can also
add more devices
to a single device location by tapping the Plus button below your WiFi name.
Speaking of WiFi, Peel Smart Remote also works with phones without IR blaster. You only need to
use your WiFi
. However, there are
only a few devices
that can be controlled via WiFi. Also, the phone and the gadgets need to be
on the same network
for it to use.
What you get
When you download and install Peel Smart Remote, you will get a smart remote that is
easy to set up
and
easy to use
. You only need to confirm your location, choose your TV provider, and pair the app with all your home electronics. After that, you only have to use one remote for various devices.
But the app does not end with just physically controlling your TV, AC, and other appliance. Peel Smart Remote also offers a comprehensive TV guide, which helps you choose between different genre shows and episodes. With the app, you can look for
trending shows
or see your
recently watched episodes
. You can even get
information
about the shows you are following, as well as
personalized recommendations
.
With Peel Smart Remote, you can also
directly cast
Youtube
content for
live streaming
devices, such as
Roku
and
Chromecast
. More, if it is supported on your TV, you can use the app’s
voice assistant
to control your TV through your voice.
Peel Smart Remote is a
free application
. This means there will be
lots of ads
interrupting you. In fact, the app places ads
over lock screen
without consent. So, when you choose to use this app, expect to see ads whenever you unlock your phone.
For easier control
When you look at functionality, Peel Smart Remote is
not that bad of an app
, especially since it comes free. It works on popular TV brands and even helps you control other appliances. And with its built-in TV guide list, it will be easy to choose what show to watch. Plus, the more you use it, the more personalize its service will be. However, its
insistent ad inserts
are just plain annoying. Ads are bad enough whenever you open the app. But seeing them in your lock screen is another level. However, if you can get past it, then you can use the app to
get more convenience
.